Medical Director - GIRFT Lead & Clinical Audit and Effectiveness
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Job overview
The Medical Director – GIRFT & Clinical Audit and Effectiveness will provide senior clinical leadership to reduce unwarranted variation and improve outcomes across EKHUFT through the use of GIRFT methodology, national audit and evidence-based practice. Working from ward to Board, the post holder will support clinical teams to interpret data, translate national guidance into local action and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
In partnership with Care Group Medical Directors, the Clinical Audit Team, Business Intelligence and system colleagues, the role will ensure that audit findings, benchmarking intelligence and NICE guidance drive measurable improvements in quality, productivity and patient experience, providing robust assurance to the Trust Board.
Main duties of the job
As the Medical Director – GIRFT Lead & Clinical Audit and Effectiveness you will:
- Provide visible clinical leadership across EKHUFT, working with Care Group Medical Directors and clinical teams to use GIRFT, audit and benchmarking to improve patient outcomes and experience.
- Lead the Trust’s clinical audit and effectiveness agenda, supporting specialties to design meaningful audits, interpret data and translate findings into practical pathway improvements.
- Work day-to-day with the Clinical Audit Team, Quality Directorate and Business Intelligence colleagues to develop clear dashboards and measures that help clinicians track progress.
- Chair and contribute to key forums including the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Committee and GIRFT Delivery Board, promoting multidisciplinary learning and collaboration.
- Support implementation of NICE guidance and national standards through audit, ensuring changes are clinically owned and focused on patient benefit.
- Lead the Trust response to GIRFT reviews, meeting regularly with clinical leads to agree priorities, address unwarranted variation and remove barriers to improvement.
- Undertake this as a 4 PA portfolio role alongside clinical practice, with access to leadership development, coaching and opportunities to influence at Trust and system level.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on the job description and person specification please see attached the job description.
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This advert is for Medical Director - GIRFT Lead & Clinical Audit and Effectiveness with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury, South East, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Pro rata, per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 36 months (.). The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.
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